What is my Risk for Lightning Damage?

12/6/2021 (Permalink)

The red spots are red because they got burnt by all the lightning.

Thunderstorms are normally thought of as summer storms, but it’s not unheard of to have a thunderstorm during the autumn or winter! We call it “Thundersnow” where I come from, but I’m sure you have various regional colloquialisms to describe the phenomenon, and hopefully, they’re more creative than a simple portmanteau!

So what’s your risk for lightning damage? Luckily, FEMA puts together maps of our beautiful Nation for various natural disasters, so we can easily see what your risk is!

Check out the map linked above, or follow this link to learn more: https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/lightning

It looks like there aren’t too many regions where you’re entirely safe, which makes sense--thunderstorms aren’t exactly a rarity on this earth, especially in this continent!--however, some counties are safer than others. If you do happen to find yourself walloped by a thunderstorm this season, though, you can call SERVPRO of Greensboro North and we can come get things cleaned up and restored!